David R. Surette’s new book of poetry, Stable, earned an Honors Award at this year’s Massachusetts Book Awards. He is the author of four other collections: Wicked Hard, The Immaculate Conception Mothers’ Club, Young Gentlemen’s School and Easy to Keep, Hard to Keep In, which earned Highly Recommended status at the 8th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards. He teaches English and coaches varsity hockey at East Bridgewater High School. He lives on Cape Cod.